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Edmonton Oilers defenseman Tom Gilbert (77) and Colorado Avalanche left wing Daniel Winnik (34) chase the puck in the corner during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 5, 2011, in Denver. Jack Dempsey, Associated Press
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Edmonton Oilers right wing Ryan Jones is congratulated by teammates on the bench after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 5, 2011, in Denver. Jack Dempsey, Associated Press
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Colorado Avalanche defenseman Matt Hunwick (48) and Edmonton Oilers left wing Magnus Paajarvi (91) skate during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 5, 2011, in Denver. Jack Dempsey, Associated Press
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Colorado Avalanche right wing David Jones (54) shoots against Edmonton Oilers defenseman Tom Gilbert (77) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 5, 2011, in Denver. Jack Dempsey, Associated Press
By Associated Press

DENVER — Sam Gagner had a goal and two assists, Devan Dubnyk stopped 33 shots and the Edmonton Oilers won their third straight with a 5-1 victory over the struggling Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night.

Ryan Jones, Shawn Horcoff, Alexandre Giroux and Andrew Cogliano also scored for the Oilers in a matchup of the two worst teams in the Western Conference.

Ryan O'Reilly had the lone goal for the Avalanche, who have dropped 15 of their last 16 games.

The Oilers jumped out to a 4-0 lead midway through the second period, chasing Avs goalie Brian Elliott from the game. Cogliano sealed the win with a short-handed goal 29 seconds into the final period.

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Dubnyk started his second straight game in net for the Oilers and turned in another solid showing.

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